Fender



Nov.12,1926. 1,695,102

i G. E. DRYDEN FENDER Filed July 2, 1925 Patented Nov. 2, 1926.

- UNITED sTATEs PATENT orrics.

COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

FENDER.

Application iledJuly 2J 1925.V Serial No. 41,168.

rllns invention relates to fenders in general and more particularly tosuch fenders as are adapted to be used in connection with boats anddocks, and the like. It is an object of this invention to provideanefficient fender which will not marthe surface` of a boat, or the like,with which it is used or anything with which it may be contacted.

lt is further an important object of this i invention to provide afender which will float.

it is also an important object of this'invention to provide a fenderwhich may be simply and` economically manufactured.

It is further an object of this invention to provide a fender which islight and which may be easily handled.

@ther and further important objects of this invention will be apparentfrom the disclosures in the specification and the accompanying drawings.

This invention (in a preferred form) is illustrated in the drawings andhereinafter more fully described.

@n the drawings:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal view of a fender embodying this invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal section with parts in elevation at the line.II-II of Figure l.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal section showing a modified form of thisinvention.

Figure el is likewise a longitudinal section showing a further modifiedform of this inven Figure 5 is a cross section at the line V-V of Figure2.

Figure 6 is a cross section at the line Vl--Vi of Figure el.

As shown on the drawings:

-Referring to the drawings, numeral 1 represents a cylindrically shapedmember of rubber composition which is molded about a strap 2, whichstrap is formed by doubling 5 the length of a strand of rope andsecuring the ends of said strand. The strap 2 is twisted throughout thelength thereof to form a twisteL portion which is enclosed by thecylindrical member l molded thereover leaving a bight at one endthereof1 with which to secure the same to a cleat or the like on boat ordock. The bight of the strap 2 may also be suspended from a line asdesired. The member l is preferably of a composition such as pure rubberwhich will float.

Referring to Figure 3, there is substituted for the member 1 of theprevious modifica* tion a hollow cylindrical tube 3 of a compo-V sitionsuch as rubber which is closed lat one end thereof by a stopper orclosure 4 also of rubber and vulcanized to said tube. The other'end ofthe tube 3 is closed in a similar manner by a second stopper 5 of asimilar composition which is molded around the i be observed that thedevice in each modifi-l It will also be evident cation is floatable.that I have provided a fender which will not injure the surface of aside of a boat or the like on which it is used and that said fender maybe easily and economically manufactured.

Vihile rubber composition is referred to as al preferable material, itwill be understood that this invention contemplates the Vuse of anyother suitable material which is resilient, i

flexible and buoyant.

Al am awarevthat many changes may be made, and numerous details ofconstruction may be varied through a wide range without departing fromtheprincip-les of this invention, and l therefore'do not purposelimiting the patent granted hereon, otherwise than necessitated by theprior art.

l claim as my invention:

l.. In a fender, a hollow member of rubberized material, a closurevulcanized thereto, and a strap molded in saidL closure.

2. `In a fender, a hollow member of rubber,

a closure vulcanized thereto, a strap anchored in said closure, and afiller in said member.

In testimony whereof l subscribed my name.

GEORGE EASTMAN DRYDEN.

have hereunto

